Arthur Lee Wentzel
September 18, 1933 — October 15, 2015
Arthur “Art” Wentzel, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. His wishes are to be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Virginia; children, Dawn (Joe) Zamastil, Kim Barger, Lorrie (Keith) Myers and Allen (Lil) Wentzel; one brother, Harvey Wentzel and Darlene; grandchildren, Mike (Niki), Chris (Sean), Eric (Tessa), Bric (Lindsay), Whitney (Patrick), Cody, Doug, Kristina and Troy; and one great-granddaughter, Gracie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Wayne; son-in-law, Mark Barger; four brothers; and four sisters.
Art was born on September 18, 1933, in Pipestone, MN, son of Charles and Gertrude “Gertie” (Hawbecker) Wentzel. Art served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Virginia Medema. Art retired from plastering at the age of 78. Art enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, also listening to country music and dancing. He loved the outdoors, gardening, camping and fishing. Art especially loved spending time in his shed. Art’s work took the couple on many travels including, Galesville, Wisconsin, where they owned Art and Ginny’s Bar. They later moved back to Cedar Rapids.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the University of Iowa and Clinics for the compassionate care they showed them and Art.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Virginia; children, Dawn (Joe) Zamastil, Kim Barger, Lorrie (Keith) Myers and Allen (Lil) Wentzel; one brother, Harvey Wentzel and Darlene; grandchildren, Mike (Niki), Chris (Sean), Eric (Tessa), Bric (Lindsay), Whitney (Patrick), Cody, Doug, Kristina and Troy; and one great-granddaughter, Gracie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Wayne; son-in-law, Mark Barger; four brothers; and four sisters.
Art was born on September 18, 1933, in Pipestone, MN, son of Charles and Gertrude “Gertie” (Hawbecker) Wentzel. Art served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Virginia Medema. Art retired from plastering at the age of 78. Art enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, also listening to country music and dancing. He loved the outdoors, gardening, camping and fishing. Art especially loved spending time in his shed. Art’s work took the couple on many travels including, Galesville, Wisconsin, where they owned Art and Ginny’s Bar. They later moved back to Cedar Rapids.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the University of Iowa and Clinics for the compassionate care they showed them and Art.
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